Cicchetti at Cantine del Vino, paper-cone fritto at Acqua e Mais, then a side quest to Modena for Osteria Francescana. The two cities are one episode and one perfect day each.
12 places Phil ate at in Venice, Italy. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Bauer Hotel Venezia
Phil ate: Dover sole with chestnut soufflé
Al Covo
Phil ate: Mantis shrimps, Spider crab pasta, Sole gentile
Booking: Phone +39 041 522 3812 or email reservations.
When: Wed–Sun 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–23:00. Closed Mon–Tue.
Vini da Arturo
Phil ate: Fried pork chop, Eggplant in vinegar, Mushroom-potato-onion sour cream
Torrefazione Cannaregio
Phil ate: Espresso
Boutique del Gelato
Phil ate: Chocolate gelato, Passion-fruit gelato, Blackberry gelato
Acqua e Mais
Phil ate: Fried calamari cones, Fried shrimp cones
Osteria all'Arco
Phil ate: Cicchetti (rotating)
Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
Family-run cicchetti bar in Dorsoduro — 60+ years.
Phil ate: Baccalà cicchetti, Tuna with cacao
Booking: Walk-in standing-room cicchetti bar.
Osteria Francescana
€€€€Phil ate: Five ages of Parmesan, Sea salad, Sole en papillote
Booking: Book via the official site only — opens months in advance.
Bar Tiffany
Phil ate: Gnocco fritto with latte, Mortadella gnocchi, Salami
La Consorteria 1966
Phil ate: 12-year balsamic, 25-year balsamic
Mercato Albinelli
Phil ate: Aged Parmigiano